29 | TECHNICIAN LECTURES
FRIDAY
Location: Post Oak
CEU: 1
TECH LECTURE 3: NEONATAL CARE / "DUMMY FOALS" (HIE)
SPEAKER: Piper Norton, DVM, DACVIM
In this lecture, we will cover aspects of foal care from birth to weaning: tips for examining, sedating,
restraining, and treating foals for various conditions.
9:00AM—9:50AM
TECH LECTURE 2: DYSTOCIA AND REPRODUCTIVE EMERGENCIES – WHAT I NEED TO KNOW
SPEAKER: Kevin Claunch, DVM, DACVS
This lecture will focus on reproductive emergencies in the mare including dystocia, peripartum, and post-
partum emergencies. This lecture will address preparation for emergencies, information to facilitate a
deeper understanding of reproductive emergencies, and tips for preparation of an entire team to address
reproductive emergencies in an efficient and effective manner.
8:00AM—8:50AM
TECHNICIAN LECTURE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY AUGUST 2
Location: Post Oak
CEU: 1
Location: Grand Ballroom TRADESHOW OPENS - BREAK IN THE TRADESHOW
10:00AM—10:30AM
Location: Post Oak
CEU: 1
TECH LECTURE 4: IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW TO BECOME A ROCKSTAR AMBULATORY
TECHNICIAN
SPEAKER: Piper Norton, DVM, DACVIM
Expected duties of a technician can vary dramatically from one type of practice to another. We will
discuss behaviors and skills needed to become a rockstar ambulatory technician.
10:30AM—11:20AM
Location: Pecos 1 and
Grand Ballroom
TEXAS EQUINE FOUNDATION Luncheon in the Tradeshow
11:30AM—1:00PM
Location: Post Oak
CEU: 1
1:00PM—1:50PM
TECH LECTURE 1: KEY SKILLS NEEDED FOR PATIENT MONITORING
SPEAKER: Ben Buchanan, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC
This lecture will present a colic case and emphasize the critical points where a hospital
technician makes a big impact. We will cover emergency evaluation, managing IV
catheters, placing NG tube (briefly), and monitoring fluid balance.
